Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:

NA

Implementation Date:

NA

Last Updated:

11/12/08

 

Technical Certificate of Credit   

o State Standard    þInstitutionally Developed     College:  North GA Tech

 

Program Name:

Vineyard Technician

Major Code:

VYT1

CIP Code:

010606

PAS Code / PAS Group Name:

580 - Environmental Horticulture

Curriculum Program Specialist:

Larry Roberson

 

Program Description    

 

The Vineyard Technician Certificate of study is a 5 course sequence of instruction designed to develop the technical knowledge and skills needed for entry into the viticulture industry. Scientific knowledge and hands-on technical skills will be emphasized, and as a technical college student the concepts of work ethics and professionalism are also stressed in the certificate of study. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be qualified to work in several areas of the viticulture industry.

 

Curriculum

 

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

EHO 100

Horticulture Science

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

EHO 105

Nursery Production

2

2

3

7

4

Standard

EHO 108

Pest Management

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

EHO 125

Plant Production

3

0

6

9

5

Standard

TGM 102

Soil Science Fertility

3

2

0

5

4

Institutionally developed

EHO 167

Vineyard Technology

3

2

3

8

5

Institutionally developed

TCC Minimum Required Hours:

21

6

12

39

28

 

 

Admission Requirement

 

Required Age:

16

High School Diploma or GED Required:

Yes

Test:

ASSET

Minimum
Test
Scores

Reading:

38

English:

35

Mathematics:

35

Algebra:

NA

Other Conditions for Admission (if any):

No

If yes, explain:

     

 

Posted: 11/12/08